Chrome 26 is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Both the Chromecast 2 and Chromecast Audio are being released immediately in 17 countries, and will retail for $35 each, the same price as the previous generation Chromecast.

Alongside the Chromecast 2, Google also announced a second Chromecast product, the Chromecast Audio. True to its name, the similarly ball shaped device is to audio what the Chromecast 2 is to video, functioning as a digital audio player and receiver. The Chromecast Audio is designed to be an additional audio source to be fed into existing sound systems, offering 3.5mm, RCA, or optical audio out to a speaker/receiver.

Chrome 25 was released on February 21, 2013.

Google Chrome 25.0.1323.1 Dev

Chrome 25 is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Now Toshiba wants to offer a touch of class for even less cash with its new , on sale from a variety of retailers for $330. The Toshiba Chromebook 2 provides the best display ever seen on a low-cost Chromebook along with exceptional speakers and commendable design. So could it be the first entry-level Chrome OS system that actually delivers a great all-around experience?

(Note: This review is specifically about the $330 Chromebook 2. Toshiba is also selling a lower-end, of the device; the remarks made here apply to the $330 model only.)

Chrome 21 was released on August 1, 2012.

The Chromebook 2 also excels in the realm of audio: The laptop's speakers are simply spectacular and a significant notch above what any other system in this class provides. The front-facing dual stereo speakers are hidden beneath the Chromebook's keyboard; music played through them is loud and clear and not in the least bit hollow or tinny. The bass is so present, in fact, that you can actually the vibrations if you turn up the sound while the device is on your lap.

That being said, the Chromebook 2's 1080p resolution does make a noticeable impact: Compared to the Yoga 11e, text on the Chromebook 2 is extra sharp and images are especially detailed. The higher resolution also means elements on the screen are smaller, which makes the display feel even more spacious than it already is (though it also makes text on webpages uncomfortably small to read -- something I've had to get around by increasing the system's default zoom level to 125%). All in all, an IPS panel is the most important part of creating a good viewing experience, but the addition of 1080p resolution is certainly nice icing on the cake.

Chrome 20 was released on July 11, 2012.

Chrome 20 is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

The rest of the Chromebook 2's body is fine but unremarkable: The keyboard is the standard Chrome OS chiclet setup. The keys are well-spaced and easy to type on; while they're not at the level of quality you'd get with a higher-end system like the Yoga 11e, they're very much in line with what we see on most decent entry-level Chromebooks.

If this all sounds too good to be true for $330, here comes the caveat: The Chromebook 2's performance isn't amazing. In fact, it's significantly slower than other similarly priced and even cheaper Chrome OS products.